– 2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 tablespoon baking powder
– 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
– 1 tablespoon garlic powder
– 1 teaspoon salt
– 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
– 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
– 1/2 cup buttermilk
– 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
– 1 egg
– 1 cup lump crab meat, picked for shells
– 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
– 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
– 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
– 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
– Lemon Butter:
– 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
– 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
– 1 teaspoon lemon zest
Follow these step-by-step instructions to create your Crab Stuffed Cheddar Bay Biscuits with Lemon Butter:
1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
3. Add Cheese: Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until well combined.
4. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together buttermilk, melted butter, and egg.
5. Combine Mixtures: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
6. Prepare Crab Filling: In another bowl, combine lump crab meat, green onions, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and Worcestershire sauce. Gently mix until incorporated.
7. Form the Biscuits: Using a biscuit cutter or your hands, form the cheddar biscuit dough into rounds about 1-2 inches thick.
8. Stuff the Biscuits: Make an indentation in each biscuit round and spoon the crab mixture into the center. Fold the dough over the filling to encase it and reshape as needed.
9. Bake: Place the stuffed biscuits onto the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
10. Prepare Lemon Butter: While the biscuits bake, mix melted butter, lemon juice, and lemon zest in a small bowl.
11. Serve Warm: Once biscuits are done baking, remove them from the oven, and brush them generously with the lemon butter.
This simple yet satisfying recipe guarantees a gourmet experience from the comfort of your home!